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De grootmoeder

Édouard Vuillard

1878 - 1940

Medium

paper

Dimensions

h 208mm × w 121mm

Collection

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Materials

paper; pencil

Object Type

drawing

Subject Matter

old woman; historical persons not known by name - BB - woman

Acquisition Method

purchase

Acquired

1971

Notes

inscription: ‘La Grand-Mère’

Collection Type

drawings

About Édouard Vuillard

1868–1940 • France

He had a long career spanned the fin-de-siècle and the first four decades of the 20th century. He is known as a quintessentially Parisian artist, beginning with early academic studies through experimental Nabis paintings of the 1890s. He is also known for his work associated with the avant-garde theatre, as well as large-scale decorations, landscapes, portraits and drawings, graphics, and photographs. French artist. Comment on works: Genre; Portraits; Landscapes